NBC News investigates patient deaths following cosmetic surgery

NBC News and KFF Health News investigate what happens when patients die following cosmetic surgery and how doctors are held accountable. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports.

NBC News Logo Iran war Politics U.S. News World SportsLocalNew YorkLos AngelesChicagoDallas-Fort WorthPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.BostonBay AreaSouth FloridaSan DiegoConnecticut Shopping Tipline Business Health Culture ScienceSubscribe

Subscriber HubSavedNewslettersProfileSubscriptionPreferencesSearchSearchSectionsU.S. NewsPoliticsWorldBusinessSportsInvestigationsCulture & TrendsHealthScienceTechWeatherVIDEOPhotosNBC SelectNBC Asian AmericaNBC BLKNBC LatinoNBC OUTLocalNew YorkLos AngelesChicagoDallas-Fort WorthPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.BostonBay AreaSouth FloridaSan DiegoConnecticuttvTodayNightly NewsMeet the PressDatelineFeaturedNBC News NowNightly FilmsStay TunedSpecial FeaturesNewslettersPodcastsListen NowMore From NBCNBC.COMNBCU AcademyPeacockNEXT STEPS FOR VETSNBC News Site MapHelpFollow NBC News news Alerts

There are no new alerts at this time

SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesIran warPoliticsU.S. NewsWorldSportsShoppingTiplineBusinessHealthCultureScienceNBC News investigates patient deaths following cosmetic surgeryMarch 10, 202603:52High school basketball team supports teammate’s mom battling cancer01:26Former NFL player accused of consulting ChatGPT after murder01:27Six killed in Switzerland bus fire00:48New video of 'ISIS-inspired' suspect buying material to make homemade bomb01:29U.S. launches ‘most intense’ day of airstrikes yet against Iran03:06Drivers hit hard by surging gas prices01:41Now PlayingNBC News investigates patient deaths following cosmetic surgery03:52UP NEXTAmerican Nathan Martin wins Los Angeles Marathon by fraction of a second01:25New video appears to show U.S. tomahawk missile hitting near school in Iran01:40Trump says war with Iran is ‘very complete’ and could end soon02:50‘ISIS-inspired’ teens throw explosives at NYC crowd01:51Gas prices skyrocket and oil prices volatile as war with Iran continues02:04Teacher killed in prank gone wrong01:19Major delays at airports nationwide01:25Suspect arrested for opening fire on Rihanna’s home01:09Seventh American service member dies amid U.S. war with Iran03:02Police search for perpetrators after explosion damages entrance of U.S. Embassy in Oslo00:49NBC News poll finds majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s Iran approach02:07Couple hailed as heroes for saving unconscious driver01:26Terror investigation underway after explosive thrown near NYC mayor’s residence02:01Nightly NewsNBC News investigates patient deaths following cosmetic surgery03:52CopiedNBC News and KFF Health News investigate what happens when patients die following cosmetic surgery and how doctors are held accountable. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports.March 10, 2026

onUP NEXTHigh school basketball team supports teammate’s mom battling cancer01:26Former NFL player accused of consulting ChatGPT after murder01:27Six killed in Switzerland bus fire00:48New video of 'ISIS-inspired' suspect buying material to make homemade bomb01:29U.S. launches ‘most intense’ day of airstrikes yet against Iran03:06Drivers hit hard by surging gas prices01:41Get more newsLiveonBest of NBC News